Designer, Trashon Artista (turning trash into art) and cancer activist, Althea Thomas Womack creates beautiful and whimsical clothing designs from recycled and repurposed materials. Her designs were birthed after winning a two time battle with cancer. Her fashions will share her survival through her designs.

Doors open at 3:30 pm, show at 4:00 pm and will feature youth ages five – young adults age 23. The Rising Stars Hair & Fashion Explosion models will demonstrate how to work a runway as they parade down the catwalk showing the latest in styles and fashion for the younger generation. Don’t miss this wonderful presentation designed to empower our youth and motivate them in school and beyond.

Special guest for this event is Tim Johnson. Known for his hair, fashion, and beauty prowess, he is the owner of Tim Johnson International salon and spa in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since convincing his mother to sponsor his enrollment in cosmetology school, he has been a formidable force in the hair, fashion, and beauty industry for 27 years.

To date, Tim has owned and operated eight salons, having built most from the ground up, using his own capital. He’s also served as a commentator, emcee, and a spokesperson for some of the largest beauty and hair companies in the industry such as Bronner Brothers, Mizani, Pantene, and Red Pro. Not one to rest on his laurels, he has planned and participated in some of the largest beauty, hair and fashion shows in the nation such as BET’s Rip the Runway, Radio One’s Women’s Empowerment, and the Bronner Brothers, Inc.’s International Hair & Fashion Show.

Recently, he expanded his reach to include model management and development area. Tim Johnson will be at the Durham Arts Council supporting his Beauty & Barbers United’s (BBU) Best Kid Female Model in North Carolina.

A Few Rising Stars featured in The Rising Stars Hair & Fashion Explosion…

Rising Star Sky is a 7 year old second grader that loves learning and making friends. Sky has taken dance at Carolina Dance and Gymnastics since she was 2 year of age and currently takes Jazz and Hip Hop. She sings in the Tots choir at First Calvary Baptist Church. Her many hobbies include singing, dancing, traveling, praising God and of course, playing. Sky wants to be a Psychologist and/or a Policewoman so she can help people.

Rising Star Kayla is the 2016-2017 Junior Miss Black Durham. She is an honor roll academically gifted third grader who spends her time competitive hip-hop dancing with Bull City Heat All Stars. Kayla is also a Brownie with Girl Scout troop 264 and active in Chorus and Girls On The Run at her school. Kayla aspires to help sick children as a pediatrician when she grows up.

Rising Star Jordyn, aka Jordyn Fierce, is a 3rd grade honor student who puts God first in every situation. Jordyn began modeling at the ripe old age of 4. She has modeled in over 25 fashion shows up and down the East coast, including gracing the runway and working with celebrity designers at New York Fashion Week, twice. She won the award for Best Runway Walk and currently holds the title of BBU (Beauty & Barbers United) Best Kid Model NC. Her resume includes catalog modeling, magazine ads, commercials, film and a TV One show that will air next year. When Jordan is not in school or working she enjoys swimming, dancing, and gymnastics.

Rising Star Fatim enjoys dancing and modeling. The 12 year old plays soccer, and is a member of FBLA and Ladies of Quality. Fatim’s career goals are to attend Harvard University and become an International Lawyer.

Rising Star Asia is a well rounded confident young lady who amazes all who see her. It doesn’t matter if she is walking high fashion or doing a photo shoot, she is fierce and has passion far beyond her years.

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